Code of Conduct

All attendees are expected to respect and abide by our Code of Conduct. If you feel that anyone is disrespecting the Code of Conduct, please bring this to Jenn Wong’s attention (if you can’t find her/don’t know her, ask any of the C4aB Volunteers.)

Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’ is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and safe social dance experience for everyone regardless of dance ability, dance background, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion or any other characteristic or trait. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Individuals violating these rules may be sanctioned or banned from further group activities on board or banned the venue at the discretion of the host.

Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’ supports the idea that dance roles (lead and follow) are not tied to gender. We encourage all dancers to dance their preferred role. We encourage all dancers to avoid assumptions regarding dance roles and to check in with their partners about their preferred role.

Harassment includes verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to any of the above listed characteristics or traits, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. When asked to stop any harassing behavior participants are expected to comply immediately.

While there is always some risk associated with any physical activity, we are committed to preventing injuries before they happen. Unsafe dancing is any movement that puts anyone at an increased risk of physical injury. This includes, but is not limited to, yanking or jerking your partner around or unnecessarily forceful movement when leading or following (risk of shoulder, arm, and upper-back injuries), bending over your partner during a dip when leading (risk of lower back injuries), sudden weight sharing when following (don’t dip yourself), or any lift where both of your partner’s feet go above your knees. If you are unsure what constitutes unsafe dancing, please ask the host.

If a participant engages in harassing or unsafe behavior, the event host(s) may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the host(s) immediately. Contact the volunteers or any of the DJs if you need assistance locating the host(s).

Event host(s) will be happy to help participants resolve the situation, provide escorts, contact ship security or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.

Any violations of this Code of Conduct can be reported in person to a Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’ organizer on the boat or via our email cruisinforabluesin@gmail.com after the fact. Anonymous reports will be accepted.

— Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’ Management

This anti-harassment policy is based on the example policy from the Geek Feminism wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers. This policy is licensed under the Creative Commons Zero license.